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ArticleAutomechanika - Frankfurt
The Automechanika aftermarket fair will take place in Frankfurt Sept 13 through 17, with a wide range of exhibitors focusing on the new opportunities provided by connected cars."Get connected with the future of the automotive service industry" is the theme of the gathering, which takes place every other year at ...
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ArticleeCarTec - Munich
The annual eCarTec exhibition, billed as the world's largest B2B trade fair for electric and hybrid mobility, will take place in Munich October 18 to 20.The exhibition will host makers of electric vehicles, energy and infrastructure specialists, makers of energy storage systems, powertrain developers and financial-service providers.eCarTec also features a ...
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ArticleSurvey: German startups hampered by funding difficulties
Bitkom says startups need public and private funding (Photo: Ford)Many German startup companies say they are having trouble getting enough money to develop their businesses.According to a survey by the country's high-tech association - Bitkom - 55 pc of company founders say that acquiring startup capital is the single ...
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ArticleResearch report sees gradual implementation of new mobility
Uber's ride-hailing is a prominent example of a new mobility service (Photo: Uber)Automakers still have time to adapt their business models to changing consumer preferences, according to a report by the US Center for Automotive Research (CAR).The study, titled “The impact of new mobility services on the automotive industry,” ...
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ArticlePSA invests in digital aftermarket platform
Autobutler lets customers select a repair shop online (Photo: Autobutler)PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is acquiring a controlling stake in Autobutler, an online platform that gives car owners the ability to get an online quote for maintenance and repair.The French car group said the move fits in its strategy to make its various ...
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ArticleDelphi to run mobility-on-demand test in Singapore
Delphi's autonomous vehicles will have a dedicated route in Singapore (Photo: Delphi)Delphi will conduct a mobility-on-demand trial in Singapore, providing a fleet of driverless vehicles for the test and developing a cloud-based software suite for the purpose.The US-based automotive supplier said the test involves an urban, point-to-point, low-speed autonomous-vehicle ...
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ArticleZF invests in lidar technology
ZF wants to use Ibeo technology to make lidar systems smaller (Photo: ZF)In a bid to strengthen its activities in autonomous-driving technologies, ZF Friedrichshafen has acquired a 40 pc stake in lidar specialist Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH,"Lidar gives us access to a core technology for environmental and object recognition," ...
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ArticleMcKinsey study: Europe's slow digitization leaves money on the table
Europe's degree of digitization lacks behind the US (Photo: EU)European consumers are heavily invested in digital technologies, but the continent is far removed from realizing the full potential of digitization.That is one of the conclusions from a new study by the McKinsey Global Institute, a think tank affiliated with ...
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ArticleBMW teams up with Intel, Mobileye for autonomous driving
The autonomous-drive platform under development will be available to other carmakers (Photo: BMW)BMW is joining forces with Intel and Mobileye to bring autonomous-driving technologies to market by 2021.The premium car maker said in a joint press release that it will work with Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, and Mobileye, ...
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ArticleDespite deadly crash, Tesla stands by Autopilot
Tesla's Autpilot requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel (Photo: Tesla)Tesla said a deadly crash involving a Model S doesn't cast doubt on the viability of its autonomous driving technology.The Californian electric car maker was responding to a preliminary investigation by US authorities into an accident that ...
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ArticleZF introduces 2 new ADAS features for trucks
ZF's new ADAS features use sensors, software and intelligent mechanics (Photo: ZF)ZF Friedrichshafen has unveiled two new advanced driver-assistance features designed to help truck drivers avoid collisions.The Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA), which the Germany-based automotive supplier developed in cooperation with US vehicle control systems specialist Wabco, automatically steers tractor-trailer ...
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ArticleVerizon to acquire Telogis
With Telogis, Verizon Telematics is expanding its fleet management offering (Photo: Telogis)Verizon has signed an agreement to buy Telogis, a location-based transportation software maker. The US telecommunications group said Telogis will enhance its telematics-based services offering for connected vehicles and other business areas."Telogis brings a world-class software platform and ...
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ArticleTokyo: Automotive Linux Summit
The Automotive Linux Summit is held every year in Tokyo  (Photo: The Linux Foundation)Engineers will gather in Tokyo July 13-14 for the annual Automotive Linux Summit, a conference where auto-industry stakeholders discuss the adoption of an open-source Linux-based platform for in-vehicle infotainment.The two-day summit brings together automotive systems ...
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ArticleFT: Intel mulling sale of security unit
Intel bought McAfee in 2010 (Photo: Intel)Intel is talking to banking advisers about possibly selling its antivirus software division, according to a report in Britain's Financial Times newspaper.According to the FT, no decision has been made. The California-based technology group declined to comment.Intel, which for decades depended on growing ...
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ArticleGerman companies look abroad for digital talent
(Illustration: Bitkom)German companies are increasingly looking across their country's borders for experts that can help them implement new digital technologies.According to a survey by Germany's high-tech association Bitkom, about three-quarters of companies are looking to recruit foreign staff with digital skills. Every second company hopes to gain competitive advantage ...
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ArticleNissan joins European EV charging project
The Nissan Leaf was the first mass-market EV. It was launched in 2010Â (Photo: Nissan)Nissan has joined a European Union-backed project to install more charging stations for electric vehicles in Germany and Belgium.The so-called Fast-E program envisions 241 additional charging stations in Germany and 37 in Belgium by the ...
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ArticleToyota to build global connected-car platform with KDDI
Toyota's planned platform will allow international connectivity without roaming (Photo: Toyota)Toyota Motor, with the help of Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI, plans to build a global communications platform that it hopes will speed up the deployment of connected-car technologies.The platform will bring greater connectivity to Toyota and Lexus cars around ...
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ArticleContinental, Toshiba, Hyundai Mobis join open-source connected car project
Automotive suppliers Continental and Hyundai Mobis, electronics group Toshiba and several other companies have joined Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a project that aims to develop an open-source, Linux-based platform for connected cars.Earlier this year, AGL announced a new set of codes designed specifically for the automotive industry. The new Linux ...
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Articlecar2go cites high initial registrations in China
car2go's strong start in China shows the market's potential (Photo: car2go)car2go said it had registered 78,000 new customers after starting operations in Chongqing, China, two months ago.The German car-sharing company, which is part of the Daimler Group, said more than 40,000 people checked out one of its cars in ...
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ArticleTruck maker MAN makes investment in Silicon Valley start-up
As part of VW's digitization strategy, all  new MAN trucks will be online from 2017 (Photo: MAN)MAN is investing 8.5 million dlrs in a Silicon Valley start-up to improve cargo planning for trucking companies.The German truckmaker, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, said the move will give ...
